5 Ways To Prepare Cocktails
Cocktails are a must-have detail at parties and meetings, as well as being excellent companions to end the day. To prepare cocktails at home like a pro is necessary to learn certain tricks and have some tools.
Boston’s cocktail mixer
It consists of two glasses of the same size, which can be glass or stainless steel, and a strainer. Serves to mix and stir the ingredients of some cocktails.
You can use one of the cups when it’s just a matter of mixing or adjusting the cups to each other when you want to shake. To serve the preparation, the strainer will be used. This one has a metal spiral around the edge to eliminate the citrus pulp.
Making cocktails with this tool also known as a shaker can be a ritual. There are professionals who use the cocktail shaker with very particular styles.
One of the most famous drinks that is prepared in this type of mixer is the popular Margarita . Ice is poured into the blender glass, then tequila, Triple Sec and lemon juice are added in equal parts and the contents are stirred.
To serve, moisten the rim of a glass with a wedge of lemon. Then dip the slice in a plate with salt to stick.
the exact measure
Making cocktails mainly consists of mixing two or more ingredients. One of the keys to ensuring a perfect mix is to use the exact measure of each component.
For this you need a meter and we can find very different meters. Gauges are usually made up of two opposing cones, one 15 ml and the other 30 ml.
The Negroni , for example, is one of the oldest and most well-known cocktails, it uses three types of alcoholic beverages. To obtain a better result, it is essential to prepare it using a meter.
This cocktail takes 30 ml of Ginebra , 30 ml of sweet Vermouth and 30 ml of Campari . A few small ice cubes in a glass, a slice of orange and that’s it!
The ice
It is a key element to get good results. Contrary to what it may seem, ice not only influences the temperature of a cocktail, but also its quality. It is not a simple complement, but the real protagonist.
The ice should be transparent, tasteless, odorless, and very cold. Some cocktails are served with frappé ice or crushed ice. In addition to cooling quickly, it has an aesthetic importance in many beverages. The “hail” effect is almost essential.
Other combinations are served with whole ice cubes; it is important that these are large and massive. Small ices melt very quickly, changing the flavor of the drink by adding water and diluting the flavors.
Having the right molds at home allows you to prepare quality ices. Although in the markets nowadays it is possible to buy bags of quality ice cubes.
The Aperol Spritz is a delicious and refreshing cocktail that is prepared with four or five large cubes ice, half orange slice, two measures of Aperol or Campari , three measures of white wine or Champagne and a soda or carbonated water measure.
the twist
The twist is the orange or lemon peel being part of certain cocktails. It’s not just a garnish, it’s a fundamental part of the drink and an extra ingredient.
The Martini is undoubtedly the king of cocktails. It is prepared by placing a lemon twist in a glass and adding 75 ml of Ginebra , 22 ml of dry Vermut, a touch of orange liqueur, previously mixed in a shaker with ice, and an olive to decorate.
Make cocktails with a tamper
The punch is an indispensable tool for preparing some cocktails. Used to mash fruits, herbs and sugar. The best is the classic wooden model.
Caipirinha, for example, cannot be prepared without this utensil. To prepare this classic cocktail of Brazilian origin, place in a glass half a lemon cut into several pieces and two spoons of sugar. Mash the lemon with the punch, add 50 ml of cachaça and lots of crushed ice. Enjoy!
